Fine Arts

The Performing Arts Department offers a complete four-year curriculum in the areas of theater arts, vocal and/or instrumental music. The department also provides a dance program as an extracurricular activity in the fall of each school year. All classes are performance based, including classes in technical and communication studies. Any two elective classes fulfill the fine arts requirement for graduation. All classes are one semester so a student may elect two in a year, thus completing a full eight semesters in performing arts if desired.

Faculty

Mrs. Kathleen Sill: Performing Arts Chair, Speech and Drama Teacher, Fall Play Director, Forensics Coach, Spring Musical Director, Festival of One Acts Producer, Mercy Mimes Director, International Thespian Society Co-Director kesill@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3533

Mrs. Anne Eddy: Speech and Drama Teacher, Fall Play Technical Director, Spring Musical Technical Director, International Thespian Society Co-Director, Auditorium Coordinator aeeddy@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3572

Mrs. Amy Malaney: Vocal and Instrumental Teacher, Mercyaires Director, Spring Musical Vocal and Music Director and Conductor, Tri-M Music Honor Society Director admalaney@mhsmi.org or 248-893-3573

Art Department Mission Statement

We, the students and staff of the Mercy High School Art Department, participate in God’s creation through our daily work in the visual arts. We value the gifts of our lives and talents. We observe, appreciate, depict and interpret nature and our surroundings. We hope to offer an extraordinary view of our everyday world to all who view our artwork. We value our community of artists, learning from one another and dedicating ourselves to do our best.

Art Department Teachers